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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.65, 551.49 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.65, 551.49 and 213.75 is: 320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.65 : 551.49 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.65/551.49 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.65x = 551.49 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.65x = 117,880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,880.99/367.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.63

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